Match report

AC Milan Defeats Sassuolo 6-1 in Coppa Italia

AC Milan

6–1

Sassuolo

Dec 3, 2024

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Dec 3, 2024 · FT

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AC Milan delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Sassuolo 6–1 in the Coppa Italia, showcasing their superior skill and tactical prowess. The Rossoneri quickly took control of the match with S. Chukwueze leading the charge, scoring twice in a matter of minutes. T. Reijnders and R. Leao also found the back of the net to give AC Milan an unassailable lead before halftime. Despite Sassuolo's consolation goal from S. Mulattieri, goals from D. Calabria and T. Abraham ensured AC Milan maintained th

Key Facts

• S. Chukwueze scored twice for AC Milan at 12' and 21'.
• T. Reijnders netted a goal in the 17th minute.
• R. Leao added another for AC Milan in the 23rd minute.
• D. Calabria extended the lead to 5-0 with a goal at 56'.
• S. Mulattieri scored Sassuolo's only goal of the match at 59'.
• T. Abraham secured AC Milan’s final goal in the 62nd minute.

Lineups

AC Milan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

57 M. Sportiello (G)
2 D. Calabria (D)
23 F. Tomori (D)
31 S. Pavlović (D)
42 F. Terracciano (D)
29 Y. Fofana (M)
14 T. Reijnders (M)
21 S. Chukwueze (M)
8 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
10 Rafael Leão (M)
90 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

96 L. Torriani
17 N. Okafor
80 Y. Musah
11 C. Pulišić
33 D. Bartesaghi
46 M. Gabbia
20 Álex Jiménez
73 F. Camarda
28 M. Thiaw
7 Álvaro Morata
22 Emerson Royal
25 N. Raveyre

Sassuolo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

12 G. Satalino (G)
17 Y. Paz
26 C. Odenthal (D)
80 T. Muharemović (D)
15 E. Pieragnolo (D)
40 E. Iannoni (M)
14 Pedro Obiang (M)
29 F. Caligara (M)
7 C. Volpato (F)
9 S. Mulattieri (F)
28 J. Antiste (F)

Substitutes

44 K. Miranda
42 K. Thorstvedt
2 F. Missori
23 J. Toljan
55 J. Kumi
45 A. Laurienté
24 L. Moro
25 L. D'Andrea
31 H. Moldovan
1 A. Russo
77 N. Pierini
8 A. Ghion
10 D. Berardi
11 D. Boloca
91 F. Russo

Timeline

12' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

S. Chukwueze
17' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

T. Reijnders
21' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

S. Chukwueze · Assist: T. Abraham
23' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

R. Leao · Assist: R. Loftus-Cheek
39' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card

Yeferson Paz

Foul
46' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 1

Off: Y. Paz · On: K. Miranda
46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Leao · On: Noah Okafor
46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 3

Off: Youssouf Fofana · On: Yunus Musah
46' AC Milan subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: C. Pulisic
56' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

D. Calabria
59' Sassuolo Goal · Normal Goal

S. Mulattieri · Assist: J. Antiste
62' AC Milan Goal · Normal Goal

T. Abraham · Assist: Noah Okafor
64' Sassuolo Card · Yellow Card

C. Odenthal

Foul
65' AC Milan subst · Substitution 5

Off: T. Reijnders · On: Davide Bartesaghi
67' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 2

Off: F. Caligara · On: K. Thorstvedt
67' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 3

Off: Edoardo Pieragnolo · On: F. Missori
80' AC Milan Card · Yellow Card

Filippo Terracciano

Foul
82' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 4

Off: S. Mulattieri · On: J. Toljan
82' Sassuolo subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Antiste · On: J. Kumi

Match Stats

Stat	AC Milan	Sassuolo
Fouls	6	9
Pass Accuracy	91%	80%
Offsides	3	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	15	4
Corners	7	0
Total Passes	711	302
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	2	0
Shots on Target	8	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	1
Possession	70%	30%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	649	242
Shots Inside Box	8	2
Saves	2	2
Shots Outside Box	7	2

Key Match Notes

▸ The early goals by S. Chukwueze and T. Reijnders at minutes 12' and 17', respectively, set the tone for AC Milan’s comprehensive victory.
▸ T. Abraham's goal in the 62nd minute came after Sassuolo briefly reduced their deficit with a score from S. Mulattieri, reaffirming AC Milan's control over the match.